And when those who bore the ark had come to the Jordan and the feet of the priests bearing the ark were in the brink of the water—for the Jordan overflows all its banks throughout the time of harvest— Then the waters which came down from above stood and rose up in a heap far… Continue reading Your faith is the key to unlocking God’s power in your life.
Category: Trust
Sometimes, it’s better for others that you not get what you want.
And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt. – Mark 14:36, KJV Sometimes our prayers go unanswered, not because we have asked for a wrong thing or for a wrong reason, but because to get what we… Continue reading Sometimes, it’s better for others that you not get what you want.
When the world is crumbling around you, make sure your house is built upon a firm foundation: God.
Whosoever cometh to me…is like a man which built an house…and laid the foundation on a rock…- Luke 6:47-48, KJV We all want to be respected. Perhaps one of the reasons why we do is because the respect of others is not easy to come by. You have to earn respect, and when you have… Continue reading When the world is crumbling around you, make sure your house is built upon a firm foundation: God.
Don’t be a loner.
But Moses’ hands were heavy and grew weary. So [the other men] took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held up his hands, one on one side and one on the other side; so his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.… Continue reading Don’t be a loner.
When things are tough, remember God.
“I will meditate upon all your works and consider all your mighty deeds.” Psalms 77:12, Amplified Bible Have you ever felt absolutely abandoned by God? Has it ever seemed as if He just didn’t care about you anymore, or that He just didn’t want to provide for you anymore? If you have, you’re not alone.… Continue reading When things are tough, remember God.
Looking for the secret to success? Look no further than God.
But the Lord was with Joseph and he (though a slave) was a successful and prosperous man…And his master saw that the Lord…made all that he did to flourish and succeed… Genesis 39: 2-3, Amplified Bible To be prosperous means to be profitable, and to be profitable means to generate more resources than you consume.… Continue reading Looking for the secret to success? Look no further than God.
Just because God gave it to you doesn’t mean He wanted you to have it.
I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took him away in my wrath. Hosea 13:11, KJV When I was a boy, there came a day when I decided that I loved ham. I loved it so much that I asked my mother to cook ham for supper every night for the rest of… Continue reading Just because God gave it to you doesn’t mean He wanted you to have it.
Keep your eyes on God.
“And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?” Matthew 14:31, KJV I recently read on article pertaining to entrepreneurship. The article addressed several characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, but none of the characteristics struck me more than the following one: wildly successful people have 1,000 fewer thoughts a day than others, which allows the… Continue reading Keep your eyes on God.
There is nothing God can’t handle.
I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you… Continue reading There is nothing God can’t handle.
You’re way ain’t all it’s cracked up to be.
The Lord hath said concerning you, O ye remnant of Judah; Go ye not into Egypt: know certainly that I have admonished you this day. – Jeremiah 42:19, KJV In Jeremiah 42, a remnant in Judah, left in the land after Nebuchadnezzar took most of Judah captive to Babylon, inquired of God through Jeremiah the… Continue reading You’re way ain’t all it’s cracked up to be.